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Paehlke Family History

Paehlke Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pehlke, Boehlke, Dahlke, Behlke, Zuehlke, Paepke, Mahlke, Oehlke

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Where is the Paehlke family from?

You can see how Paehlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paehlke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paehlke family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paehlke's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Paehlke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paehlke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Paehlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Paehlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paehlke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Paehlke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Paehlke. For the veterans among your Paehlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paehlke lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Paehlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paehlke in 1974 was 72, and 98 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paehlke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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